25th Jul, 2024 9:30
A Chinese documentary Ivory and rice paper fan, Qing Dynasty early 19th century, with intricately carved and pierced sticks and guards, the leaf painted in lacquer colours with a scene of "The Canton Warehouses" or Hongs situated on the Pearl River between 1757-1842. The scene depicted is before the fire that destroyed the area in 1822, the port never regained its former prominence, given the onset of the opium wars and new trading agreements, length of stick 29 cm x 49 cm span
The "Factories" or "Hongs" were simply trading offices to facilitate the storage and supply of porcelain and goods from the hinterland of China, the Hongs acted as collection points, seen here with each country flying its respective national flag above its particular Hong.
Update:
This fan has remained in the same ownership since the 19th century and by repute was formerly part of the collection of Lady Jane Davy (Wife of the renowned scientist Sir Humphrey Davy.
Credit: Wikipedia.
Ivory exemption certificate number 59WFFOQ5
Please Note:
Although this item contains more than 10% ivory, it has been submitted to the required official governing body and has been granted a legal exemption by a panel of experts, the corresponding number is above, which allows us to offer the item for sale at auction legally.
This fan has remained in the same ownership since the 19th century and by repute was formerly part of the collection of Lady Jane Davy (Wife of the renowned scientist Sir Humphrey Davy).
Credit: Wikipedia.
The "Factories" or "Hongs" were simply trading offices to facilitate the storage and supply of porcelain and goods from the hinterland of China, the Hongs acted as collection points, seen here with each country flying its respective national flag above its particular Hong.
Ivory exemption certificate number 59WFFOQ5
Please Note:
Although this item contains more than 10% ivory, it has been submitted to the required official governing body and has been granted a legal exemption by a panel of experts, the corresponding number is above.
This allows us to offer the item for sale at auction legally.
Sold for £2,800
Condition Report
Good order for age
Height of paper leaf: 14.5 cm
Total no. of sticks including end guards: 24
A Chinese documentary Ivory and rice paper fan, Qing Dynasty early 19th century, with intricately carved and pierced sticks and guards, the leaf painted in lacquer colours with a scene of "The Canton Warehouses" or Hongs situated on the Pearl River between 1757-1842. The scene depicted is before the fire that destroyed the area in 1822, the port never regained its former prominence, given the onset of the opium wars and new trading agreements, length of stick 29 cm x 49 cm span
The "Factories" or "Hongs" were simply trading offices to facilitate the storage and supply of porcelain and goods from the hinterland of China, the Hongs acted as collection points, seen here with each country flying its respective national flag above its particular Hong.
Update:
This fan has remained in the same ownership since the 19th century and by repute was formerly part of the collection of Lady Jane Davy (Wife of the renowned scientist Sir Humphrey Davy.
Credit: Wikipedia.
Ivory exemption certificate number 59WFFOQ5
Please Note:
Although this item contains more than 10% ivory, it has been submitted to the required official governing body and has been granted a legal exemption by a panel of experts, the corresponding number is above, which allows us to offer the item for sale at auction legally.
ProvenanceThis fan has remained in the same ownership since the 19th century and by repute was formerly part of the collection of Lady Jane Davy (Wife of the renowned scientist Sir Humphrey Davy).
Credit: Wikipedia.
